Pronunciation: /ˈrəʊzwʊd/
noun
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1 [mass noun] close-grained tropical timber with a distinctive fragrance, used particularly for making furniture and musical instruments.
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2the tree which produces rosewood. - Genus Dalbergia, family Leguminosae: several species, in particular D. nigra of Brazil
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used in names of other trees which yield timber similar to rosewood, e.g. African rosewood.